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How reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
82% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 3,002 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 82%.

First-time inspection pass rate82%
Dangerous defect rate
6.7%
Retest rate
19.1%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
74,029 km
Age 5
132,174 km
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 30 vehicles
Bottom 10%
5,921 km
Low 25%
8,138 km
Median
15,599 km
High 25%
22,368 km
Top 10%
33,035 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen5.8%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm2.7%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED1.3%
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning1%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(4.6%)
Front Offside(3.5%)
Nearside(2.7%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s reliability by year

How the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
201978.7%115,992 km
202082%132,174 km
202185.8%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 82%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (5.8% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.7% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.3% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s?

For a typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 74,029 km at 3 years, 132,174 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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